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Babies pick up regional accents while still in the womb

German researchers say babies begin to pick up the nuances of their parents' accents while still in the womb. The researchers studied the cries of 60 healthy babies born to families speaking French and German.

Jail threat for student photographed urinating on war memorial

Sheffield Hallam University student Philip Laing, 19, from Macclesfield, Cheshire, was photographed following a drinking session in Sheffield. He was charged after the picture appeared on the Daily Mail website.

How to open a bottle of wine with your shoe (video)

The video says it all really.

Father uses son's ashes in tattoo

A father from Herefordshire is to have a portrait of his dead son tattooed on his chest using the child's ashes. Mark Richmond, 39, and his wife Lisa, 31, said they wanted to do something as a lasting tribute to their son Ayden.

Our iPhone wedding cake

It's beautifully done but I think they should have stuck with the traditional 3 tiered layout. Maybe the iPhone as base then a nano and then a shuffle at the top?

Puppy is kicked to death in park

A 10-week-old puppy was kicked to death when it ran up to a group of people in a Cambridgeshire park in what the RSPCA called a "sickening" attack. The Jack Russell was being walked by its owner, a 15-year-old girl, in Priory Park, St Neots, on Monday.

I Want to Have Twins Just to Get Them These T-Shirts

It's visual - follow the link.

Facebook offers virtual memorials

Facebook has announced that it will be giving friends and family the option to "memorialise" the profiles of members who have died.

Warner Bros make Harry Potter dinner disappear in puff of copyright

After Warner Bros learned about the ticketed event, it wrote to Ms Marmite Lover saying: "While we are delighted that you are such a fan of the Harry Potter series, unfortunately your proposed use of the Harry Potter Properties...

How to choose a religion: the flow chart

This is basically visual. Click the link, look at the flowchart and decide on the right religion for you.

Gaza: The Overcrowding Myth

There is a common misconception that the Gaza Strip is "one of the most populated places on the planet".

A vision for multi-touch on the desktop that actually works

The video explains the concept far better than any words. This vision examines the problems with the current mouse based user interface, why early attempts with touch and multi-touch screens have failed and derives a vision for a system that works.

The Psychology of Twitter

Is it fueled by narcissism and self-promotion as so many claim? Dr. Drew believes that acquired narcissism does not exist.

Sony send mains power through thin air

Sony Corporation today announced the development of a highly efficient wireless power transfer system that eliminates the use of power cables from electronic products such as television sets.

Court order served over Twitter

The High Court has given permission for an injunction to be served via social-networking site Twitter. The order is to be served against an unknown Twitter user who anonymously posts to the site using the same name as a right-wing political blogger.

Sony announce high speed 3D HD video camera

Sony Corporation today announced the development of a single lens 3D camera technology capable of recording natural and smooth 3D images of even fast-moving subject matter such as sports, at 240fps (frames per second).

Love is funny: Awesomely BAD engagement photos

Every couple has their unique quirks that make them "perfect together" and all of these happens to come out, when they decide to POSE together. There's something about showing love through a camera lense that makes love oh so hysterical.

Is the U.S. About to Dump Syria?

Syrian blackmail, though, has been working for decades. Bashar Assad's government, like that of his late father, Hafez Assad, is an extortionist gangster regime that demands—and usually gets—the diplomatic equivalent of protection money.

The machine rebellion begins: Killer robot destroyed by US jet

An American "Reaper" flying hunter-killer robot assassin rebelled against its human controllers above Afghanistan on Sunday, and a manned US fighter jet was forced to shoot the rogue machine down before it unilaterally invaded a neighbouring country.

Marc Garlasco of Human Rights Watch suspended for his passion for Nazi memorabilia

A human rights group has suspended its senior military analyst after revelations that he collects Nazi memorabilia. New York-based Human Rights Watch said Marc Garlasco was on suspension with pay "pending an investigation".

NHS staff suspended for "lying down" on the job

Staff at Swindon's Great Western Hospital face possible dismissal after posting online pictures of themselves taking part in the Lying Down Game. Seven hospital staff have been suspended for their part in the game, played in mid August.

Mother Sees Son, 2, Killed By Train

Johnny Hall toddled down a path onto the track in Werrington, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. Police said the little boy had taken the footpath leading towards the line and his mother had tried in vain to catch him. She then witnessed the horrific accident.

Most Roads Lead Back to Poland: A Muslim's reflections on the Holocaust

The more people that I meet within Jewish communities, I come to realise that there is always a Polish connection somewhere along the line. Some 3 million Jews perished in Poland and Radegast station was the stopping off point for more than 140,000 Jews.

Canadian scientist aims to turn chickens into dinosaurs

Hans Larsson, the Canada Research Chair in Macro Evolution at Montreal's McGill University, said he aims to develop dinosaur traits that disappeared millions of years ago in birds.

The Daily Prophet hits the streets: Video adverts in print magazines!

The first-ever video advertisement will be published in a traditional paper magazine in September. The video-in-print ads will appear in select copies of the US show business title Entertainment Weekly.

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